If you or a loved one is in need of support, our volunteers are here to help those living in South Brent and the surrounding communities of Avonwick, North Huish, Diptford and Rattery.
We offer befriending, carers support and other services including our popular groups and Drop-in Hub.
We also bespoke support for those finding it hard to get out and about like transport, assistance with shopping, help to navigate or understand the care system, and help with benefit forms and personal admin.
For more information on other services click here or call us on 01364 700282.
Upcoming events
Operation Christmas
Last year, we delivered homemade Christmas cakes and gift bags around the village. If you’d like to get involved, you can help in the following ways:
- Donating edible or other stocking fillers (e.g. chocolate oranges, shower gel, treats)
- Baking small individual Christmas cakes
- Joining us to help wrap presents on Thursdays and Fridays in the Hub throughout December
- Delivering Christmas presents during the week before Christmas
You can drop donations into the office or email info@sbadc.org.uk to find out more.
Quiz Night in The Packhorse Community Inn
Second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm.
£1 per person, max 6 in a team.
Bring a team, or join one!
Prize winning raffle as well.
All proceeds to South Brent & District Caring.
New for September: Seated Exercise with Jenny on Thursdays 2-2.45pm
45 minutes of gentle exercise to help you build strength, mobility and flexibility.
A mixture of breathwork, resistance and coordination movements with relaxation to soft music.
From 4th September 2025.
With Jenny at The Old School Community Centre
.Tel: 01364 700282 to book a £4 place.
Pay as you go on the day.
BACK IN JANUARY 2026 NOW : GAMES MORNING now Thursday in the Hub 10-12.
Join us for a free games session, with hot drinks and biscuits. Every Thursday at South Brent Old School Community Centre
New volunteers also welcome. Do pop into the office or get in touch if you’re interested in helping out.
Office & Service Updates
The Hub is open from Monday to Friday 9.30am-12.30pm for coffee, chat, company and support from our volunteers and staff. The Hub is just across from our offices in the Moor Room.
The office is OPEN for information and support and to access all our services, the office drop-in is open 9.30 – 12.30 Monday – Fridays. Sometimes we could be out visiting people, or need to make you an appointment to give you the time you need if we are busy.
Monday morning Coffee mornings and Lunch club run every week except bank holidays. Coffee morning is from 10.30 until 12 noon – all welcome – no need to book!
LUNCH CLUB!! Lunch Club now costs a suggested donation of £5 but is free if you need it to be. Lunch Club runs from 12 until 1.30 – please ring the office to book as we will have a maximum number for lunch. See above for the menu! Tel: 01364 700282
Our Walk & talk group meet every Wednesday at 10.30am in The Hub.
Our Friends Day Wednesday afternoon group (incorporating a memory café and carers support group) are held every Wednesday from 2pm until 4pm. All welcome – please get in touch to let us know you wish to come on Tel: 01364 700282.
New for Thursday – Board games in the Hub 10-12 noon (not on for December, back in Jan) and also a Seated exercise class 2-2.45pm every Thursday afternoon with Jenny.
We are able to help with transport to our groups & health appointments too – please call the office on 01364 700282 to discuss. Transport is offered by our wonderful volunteers and therefore subject to their availability.
Nail Cutting sessions
Next Sessions – Wed 3rd and Fri 5th Dec 2025. Booking essential.
Please get in touch if you are interested in this service. Please note that this is a service for those not otherwise able to afford a podiatrist and who cannot maintain their own nail cutting.
For more information about any of our activities, or to offer help please ring the office or pop in when you’re passing.
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